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Dystonia- A Largely Unknown Movement Disorder

By: Feature Writer Yolande Pienaar

Involuntary muscle contractions, which leads to abnormal movements and postures, is called dystonia. This neurological disorder affects movement but not brain functions. more...

Fibromyalgia - Very Real Disease

By: Cheryl La Rocque

Ongoing research may very well unravel the mysteries of fibromyalgia. more...

Huntington's Disease

By: Stephen Allen Christensen

A discovery by researchers at Johns Hopkins University may have far-reaching implications, including new treatments for Alzheimer's disease. more...

Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome

By: Ydalia Tolentino

Pseudotumor cerebri or idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a condition that can cause vision loss if left untreated. Luckily, vision loss is reversible in many cases. more...

What Is Aphasia?

By: Kenneth Rosen

When certain parts of the brain are damaged, due to insults such as a stroke, the ability to use and/or process language can be diminished or even lost. more...

Demon in the Brain

By: Jeffrey Donaldson

Headache is the most common neurological disorder, yet for some sufferers, they become severe, take away from enjoyment of life, and may lead to disability. more...

Gluten Sensitivity and Mental Illness

By: Zoe Langley

Depressed? Anxious, having trouble concentrating, or with mood control? Before labeling these symptoms as psychiatric, consider testing for gluten sensitivity. more...

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